I was very nicely reminded I left yesterday's post hanging and haven't updated today...

6.5 km run yesterday and 1400 yard swim today!

Done.

Oh No! The posts are getting fewer and fewer…

Where does the time go? The first month of ‘official’ training is complete and I survived. I am so happy that the ‘open water swims’ have been converted to pool swims. I have an amazing 3 month plan of twice a week swims to start and I have been waiting to be able to insert them into my training plan.

But of course nothing goes as planned. On the drive down to work I stated that I am really looking forward to getting into the pool today. While chatting with the lifeguard on deck, confirming the time I could slip into the water, she noticed some ‘brown spots’ on the bottom of the pool. Floaters thwarted my swim…pool is closed for some shocking!

I am trying to convince myself that I want to complete a 3 to 4 mile run…

Watch this space.

I am unable to shrink these below 38kb and send as an email for a swim critique. So I guess everyone and their brother can now critique my self taught style.

Please note the panicked turn around. Good Stuff!

Black mood won't go away...been a full week now. Tired of myself.

Bad mood be gone!

Yep. Back from vacation. With a nice owie that impedes running and biking. Good times!

Decision made: 2010 gerneral entry is sold out.

So. Having found a coach, I was feeling very calm and 'structured'. All I needed to worry about was to follow the program. That was my job. Just follow the program.

BUT ohhhhh no. I can't relax and just get things done...I need to start wondering if Ironman Canada 2010 (Aug 29) would be a better fit?! Entry is open and available.

Pros:
In CANADA - health care, bike transport
Later in the season therefore making a longer outdoor training season
A second attempt at Ironman next year 'IF' the first fails
Aware of other athletes training for this target date

Cons:
Next summer will be consumed with training versus enjoying
Another $700 in entry fees
Still halfway across the country to get to...

The first 4 weeks are doable!!!

Some minor tweaking and accomodating being stranded on an island for a week...sweet!

...still waiting.

Me got me self a coach! Waiting for a draft workout plan with baited breath...

As mentioned yesterday...8.5 km run completed. Rounding out the activities yesterday was mowing the lawn after work. Wohoo. Excitment, eh?

Our scheduled once a week bike ride to work is scheduled for Thursday this week, based on work commitments and weather this week.

I've received my first swim work ... and the dictionary definitions of terms. Who knew that swimming is a whole other language? Then when it drops down to short form?! Should be a good time in the pool. On tap for today:
Please note the "Have fun!" waaaay down at the bottom
Workout 1:

Warm Up
200 choice easy
4 x 50yards Free @ 1:15
100 Free Kick

Main Set: Repeat this set twice for a total of 10 x 100
4 x 100 free hard @ 2:20
1 x 100 back cruise @ 2:30

Warm Down
6 x 75yards - 50 free, 25 choice @ 20 sec rest
100 choice easy
Total = 2050 yards

Have fun!

Rightey-oh.

No training this weekend. Zero. Zilch. Nada.

8.5 km run this afternoon.

Have a meeting with a potential coach on Wednesday. I'm nervous!

As promised, yesterday consisted of zero training. A lot of sweat but no training. Whoops!

I plan on being in the pool for 10.45 and complete 1000 yards and then pop downstairs and run 3k.

Other than a 'girl's nite' tonight to say goodbye to a friend's house (she's moving) and see a friend we haven't seen in ages...not much else is on tap for this weekend. Unless of course, I finally make a decision about Orillia's Tri on Sunday...I do hope to get some organization done around the house along with a long bike and run. Sweet!

The ride home yesterday was uneventful. Although we were both complaining we were starving! It is quite a predicament, on one hand I would like to lose a little bit more weight but on the other I am constantly hungry. And I mean hungry. Like ravenously hungry! I probably should start analyzing what is going into my body and get a better feel of the percentage of carbs, protein and fat that I'm consuming. Yep? Now, doesn't that sound like a riveting project? '

Not much on tap training wise today. My work day will be spent shopping. I know, I know; Tough job. This is the last shopping trip that will fill a very generous donation by a Swedish furniture store. It is a lot of hauling, lifting, shipping and sweating BUT none of it is coming to my house. Pffft.

What a difference a day can make. Yoga last night was fantastic. It was an intense class and I was present and focused the entire time. The only place that didn't hurt this morning was my nose!

I was dragged out of bed and handed a coffee and a slice of toast. I was told the weather had cooled significantly so we should ride to work. My nose started hurting at this point...

Some photos to break up the blog:

Mardi Pre-Ride.......................Mardi taking photo .......... Mardi waiting for ride home

Fastest time yet; 40.44 minutes

I am now showered, sitting at my desk ready to rock my work day and eat my breakfast of champions!

A side note not releated to working out or food: Just fininshed reading 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' by Garth Stein and LOVED IT. It has been a while since a book has grabbed my attention and made me not want to put it down.

Update: 5 k in 29 mins and 3 degree increase in office temperature in the office.

Still tired...
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Really? I've got nothing...

Swimming yesterday; 1000 yards.
Secured an online swimming coach
Hot'n'Humid in my office - sucking the motivation outta me

I'm in a de-cluttering mood.

I'm tired.

It's Monday...blah!

The 30 km bike was was completed on Friday. We picked up an extra participant after a few after work brews. Amazingly the ride wasn't that wobbly! We celebrated by popping some champagne and another round (or two) of beers on the deck. Pizza was delivered and the night was complete!
Saturday morning was designated as getting work around the house accomplished. Thankfully, we popped outta bed fairly early and had the grass cut and whipper snipped before the heat really set in for the day. We were still stinky, sweating messes at the end of it all but nothing a cool shower couldn't fix. At this point, I didn't feel the need to ride my bike and become another puddle of sweat as I was visiting a friend for the afternoon...so I got a ride. I then spent the afternoon with beer, wings, a pool and good conversation. Good times indeed!
Sunday saw another fairly early start and another hot'n'humid day. Didn't beat the heat on this one but I managed to accomplish a 10km run and then a 5 km hike with my friend Pam and her pooch. Sweat was the name of the game yesterday. Cool showers weren't even cutting it. So sitting in the creek was the activity of the afternoon. Reading, drinks and puppy dog swims were the highlights.
And now it's Monday again. Can't say I'm thrilled about that especially since I've been up since 4am, unable to sleep. I think I'll hit the pool at 10.45 and see if I can 900m in. Need something to jump start my day.

It's Frrrri-Day. Woot, woot.

A late start to the day and a bike ride down MAY have made me a little late for work today but no one seemed to notice or care. Everyone is looking out the window at the beautiful day and counting down the hours until we are released!

Last night I skipped triathlon training once again. Instead I did a 7km bike ride a 2k run around the neighbourhood. Nothing fabulous but I also wasn't feeling it. Legs were still lead like and was just happy that something was being accomplished.

Hopped on the bike this morning and have completed 15 of the scheduled 30 km's for the day. Thinking I might even pop down to the pool for a quick dip.

I'm off to completed my report back from Wednesday's meeting and to download some itunes to my ipod.

So. Ummm. Obviously my big girl pants were in the wash on Tuesday.

I went down to the pool a half hour before Masters and swam 800M. During this 800M, my ear was chatted off by the resident pool 'chatter'er'. So it took much longer than necessary! Nice guy who has a lot of time on his hands....

I bailed before the Masters started BUT after showering I did go back down to the pool deck to talk to the instructor and get a feel on how the class operates. Baby steps, baby steps.

Yoga was Tuesday night. Good class.

I rode Mardi to work yesterday. I had an all day off site budget meeting that started at 9am. It was a total of 34 and a bit kms round trip. I have to admit on the way home, km 25, I broke off the route and called home to arrange a meet up spot. I was tired, hot, legs felt like lead and hopped up on chocolate. Not a great combo. I deviated from the morning route and ended up riding through a residental neighbourhood and arrived at the meet up spot a lot quicker than anticipated. A quick call home revealed that the rescue squadron (comprised of husband and puppies) had not yet left. I said that I would keep riding towards him and when our paths crossed, I would hop in the car. I guess I don't give myself credit on how fast Mardi and I move because I was getting closer and closer to home and our paths still hadn't met. By the time we finally met, I was so close to home and wanted to finish the ride. I didn't want to be 'rescued' any longer...I waved and zoomed right pass the rescue patrol. On one hand, I was proud of myself for finishing the ride that I started but on the other, I know that I won't be able to call home during Ironman. I will need to find some alternative strategies** to motivate when the going gets tough.

**Although 2 dogs with their heads hanging out the window, recognizing you and tracking you as they pass will be hard to beat!